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Disability and SSI Denied

Well after jumping through every hoop since June for the SS/SSI people I was informed today that I am not sick enough to receive any disability or disability insurance. Although it is clear that I can no longer do the job I was trained to do they see no reason that I can not do some kind of less stressful, menial type job (their words).

So let's see. I have seizures, I can't drive, I can't be in the sun or in florescent lighting, I can't sit or stand for long periods, some days I can't get out of bed. Any ideas about where I can work that will provide insurance?

MariSuccess is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.

Ok, so now it's time to think this out. What is you background? What do you know? My first thought was receptionist in a doctor's office with the flourescence turned off. A doctor would be understanding. Not panicking, try to think calmly as to what's next to do.

First thing is that we are going to appeal. Due to my memory/brain issues it would almost impossible for me to work now. I am feeling better today I just had a small panic attack last night. I was warned that this is how it usually goes. It will all be ok. It just takes time

MariSuccess is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.

It took me 2 years but I was still in shock over losing my business, my home and having a debilitating illness so I didn't give it the attention it needed. After the first denial I got an attorney and it was approved. It takes 3 months to get your money, though, so just be aware of that.

Good luck and I know you'll get it on appeal, but it does suck! They almost always deny it the first time.